i don't believe you
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Filming:
We shot the final stick and stone scenes which was Alex and
Sam and Lewis and I. For Alex and SAMs I was the
documentary taker and I got some really nice shots and also
did some documenting. I thought the outside feel was really
nice. Lewis took indicative as the first AD. I felt that Sam
looked really into it however I felt Alex looked a little cold
and wooden in some shots but it's also because she was ill. It
had a really nice feel to the scene. There were more problems
with the background sound when the scene was set outside
and we had to cut and retake because of tractors.
When it came to filming mine and Lewis's scene, it was really
fun; I wanted to have more fun on this shoot because I felt
the script was learning more towards and open interpretation
rather than the struck feel the other scripts have given o!. I
liked the costume with the tights and the coat and bag which
for me really added to the scene. When we rehearsed Gavin's
input into the scene really made me excited to shoot and
when we did I wasn't even aware of the crew or cameras I was
just having fun. Although looking back I felt we could have
not rushed the moment as much as we did and took a
moment to sink it in and give ourselves suspension to decliner
the dialogue and reactions as well. I felt that it had a good feel
to it and taking the more comical route was something I liked
exploring and made it di!erent and I'm happy that I took
these risks for the performance. I wasn't sure whether it was
going to be too theatrical or not but I felt that I tired to bring
the heightened acting down more to make the scenario more
believe able. I had fun and liked the scene and liked workingwith Lewis who was equally on the same page.
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I DON'T
BELIEVE YOUMy StrengthsTeam work
I think I've worked really well
within the company this week,
communicating as the crew, I
made sure as the director
everyone knew my vision and as
first AD everyone was fine
Analytical
I believe when watching the
rushes back I have had a great
eye for detail looking more
into the locations and lighting
and shots and sound but also
the continuity.
Assertive
This week when I was director
and first AD I feel like compared
to before when I have done these
roles I have not known the
responsibilities but I feel know
I'm more knowledgeable on what
the first AD's role is I can now be
more assertive in my vision.
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Originally the place I thought would be best to film was the
black room, because it was a dark setting like nighttime to go
with the robbery. Gavin had a better idea to shoot outside the
stage mangers o"ce and to go into a tiny whole so we were
hiding and squished, I think the dark corridor helped and
looked like we broke into somewhere and the tiny space really
make the scene had energy and
life. The idea for the scene
was very active and comical so
with Lewis and me being
di!erent sizes and height
finding a small space really
helped the comedy.
Scene. Actors. Role
1 Charley // Connor.
Grainy, not great light. Sounds really sharp. Joggy camera.
Charley believe able. Cocky voices? Connor darting his eyes.
Camera bags in the shot.the sound is better later third take.
But quiet. Connor is not in it. Nice improvised at the end.
Should have said pick up from first AD Harriet. Charley was
nice performance when he played it sinister smiling.
2. Daniella // LEVI
Daniella looked at the camera. The boom kept making noises,
sound not great. Really joggy camera work. Daniella corpsed
at the end of the scene. Nice shot walking through the
corridor. No action on take two. Nice take two. See
reflections in the window. Not in focus take three. Sound not
great take four, not in focus. Take five shadow on the face of
Daniella. The sound is very sharp and loud take six.
3. Erol // Amber. White balance //
third AD
Nice reactions from Amber, bit wooden. Noise on boom.
Take two alright. The sound is really quiet. Camera not always
keeping actors in the centre. Big hand gesture from Amber,
not natural. Take five sounds better but still making noises,
boom in shoot all the time. Sounds better take six, shadow of
boom on Amber.
4. Harriet// Lewis. First AD
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My Weaknesses
Time
I haven't had a lot of time
this week to do some otherpieces of work I would have
liked, such as doing the
story boards of our vision of
editing. I think I could use
some of my time more
wisely. work better under
pressure and know the
responsibilities that come
with that, otherwise you run
over time and it costs
money
Make Up
When I've been make up I
haven't been properly doing
the job because I always
think the make up looks
fine because I don't know
what I'm looking for, I
think when there is more
costume and hair styles
there would be more to
look out for. I need to treat
each job with the same
enthusiastic approach
Loyalties
This week there was a
problem in the company
with some people being
absent to go and get
monologues and I was the
person who told and after
m friends we o!with me.
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Sound really quite. Shadow under the eyes. Really quite, light not great. Harriet nice performance.
Harriet looked towards the camera. Nice camera work not wobbly
. Lewis forgetting his lines. Boom shadow on Lewis. Take four, Lewis still forgetting lines. Nice
reaction from Harriet but then went unrealistic.
5. Alex // Sam. Documentary
Nice camera work. Nice reaction in Alex's eyes. Take two, sound bit too sharp. Take three, camera
joggy. Nice performance from Sam, relaxed. Background noise of people. Take five, camera joggy. Take
six.
6. Julia // Lewis. Actor
Reflection in the window. Comical, theatrical but works for the comedic scene. Take three look like
I'm looking at the camera. Hair flicked into the boom. Take four, the awkward moment was comical.
Nice reacting.
Gavin Notes:
Equipment needs to be behind the camera which is up to the first AD
don't be afraid to say 'it's not working'
Needed more lighting on Harriet and Lewis scene
You can't just tell if the take hasn't run smoothly.
Really funny and enjoyable for julia and Lewis
That would work for comical drama
Could have used one of the takes from that scene.
#Charley's scene:
#Pulp fiction
Very relaxed performance$Samuel Jackson
%
Loads of di!erent shots
Nice tone in his voice not monotone
Keeps eye contact a lot doesn't blink or swap eyes.
Black Comical performance
Like John trovltas performance
When he gets angry his still composed
Clear vocally and physically
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#Shawshank redemption
Still $Morgan freeman%
Mature performance
Low toned voice, sounds deep
Show his been on a journey
See it in his eyes
Just delivered the lines
#Connor:
#The dark knight $Heath ledger%
His very dynamic in his performance with being heightened and
then still
Character mannerisms
He looks very into the character
Very dramatic scene
Really keeps you engaged and watching
Says the dialogue with meaning
Brilliant performance
#trainging day $denzel Washington%
Passionate performance
Could be more still went to the extreme of angry
Intense performance with the other cop
Chilled when he had the fag in his mouth
Dynamic in voice when he laughs and when he gets shot
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The Brief:
Task 1:
Research and perform contrasting forms of theatre and TV. $Live TV,
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Company Strengths
Communication
We have been really working as a
team with the crew and I feel like
the show runs better with the
people who are the strongest at
each department because they are
the quickest and costs less.
Descriptive
As artists I feel we are
being more descriptive onwhat shots we want and
knowing more how to
achieve our vision in our
head and bring that to film.
Improvements
All the company I believe
have made improvements in
their screen acting
performances and we are
understanding what
techniques to use to be
believable and also know
the crew and understanding
the roles and
responsibilities which is an
improvement from two
weeks ago.
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documentary, commercial casting%
Prosecution process and how if a!ects the camera $hand booklet%//
roles and responsibilities
Research and explain the key roles of technical team
Complete written test.
Task 2:
Rehearse scenes to be captured on camera
Demonstrate being a part of shots, takes and hitting marks
Present workable proposals for performances
Take full advantage of the chosen location.
Task 3:
Prepare and perform scenes by taking direction and taking advantage
of location.
Task 4:
Write an overall
Construct an action plan
Filming:
Scene 1: Harriet and Connor // Gavin and Daniella
Continuity
Scene 2: Alex and Julia // Harriet and Connor
Actor
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Company Weaknesses
Independence
some people in the
company relied on the firstAD to give them the vision
like Connor so the casting
and roles I think weren't
right in some groups and
being an artist you should
always have a vision and I
think some of the companylacked in creativity.
Quiz
As a company I think we need
to improve on the quiz
questions for next week,
however personally I have done
really well in researching butthink that we should know all
the answers by now as we have
put it into practice as well.
Professionalism
I feel that as the crew and the
actors we should pre know the
lines and the vision of what we
want to do. I feel like we need tobe more professional as well
when we don't have gavin with
us and I think Lewis is the worst
culprit of this.
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Scene 3: Lewis and Sam // Julia and Alex
Roles:
Director: Julia
First AD Alex
third AD Daniella
Camera operator amber
Camera assistant Levi
Sound Connor
Continuity Harriet
Make up charley
Scene 4: Levi and Amber // Sam and Lewis
Make up
Scene 5 charley and Daniella // Levi and Amber
Camera operator
Doing Harriet and Connor's scene when I was continuity was really hard because I had to really have
an eye for detail but when watching it back on the camera screen was completely di!erent to
watching it in real life. You can see some small details amplified and sometimes because of the small
location you can't just hang around so I couldn't see the other half of the bodies. I found it interesting
to be continuity because there was a lot of details and I felt that I really tuned and focused in on the
routine, I also got the right slate, take and scene and I got the time every time but once. I thought the
locations were a good choice for the scene, I liked the idea of Daniel as an extra coming out of the
locker room as though it's a toilet. I liked the business of getting stu!out of the locker because it
looked so natural. Gavin said it was also up to continuity if something on set isn't in the right place we
have to go and fix it ourselves.
When being the actor for this scene I found it really hard to make a cuppa tea and the. Not fiddle
with it because I would but I didn't want to make noise. I felt that I kept getting the words wrong and
my mind was somewhere else and I started getting nervous and under pressure so my eyes were
blinking a lot and made me look weak when I thought my character was a strong one. I personally
didn't believe my performance and at the beginning we established I was the one ringing but I
thought I was the one answering the phone so it changed the whole situation for me; I felt very
thrown. I thought Alex's place of waking up whilst she was sleeping could have been taken to the
extreme where she turned on the light and woke up because I think waking up can be so acted
sometimes.
When directing I knew what i wanted but it was really hard working to a time limit, it was good to get
stu!done but when I said lets speed it up everyone still see ed to be going the same speed but I know
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we aren't professionals. The more complex shots with SAMs character I felt needed more time
because there were more shots and I didn't think Lewis's compared to this would take as long; we only
had 10 minutes to shoot Lewis's character and I felt like I liked the evaluator because the person being
most confrontational was in a confined space by theirselves which is what I wanted to achieve.
Unfortunately due to time we didn't get all the shots I would have wanted. I felt like I was a good
director because I knew what I wanted so it was easy to talk everyone through it. I felt the
relationships I found more connections were the DOP and First AD with the director. When
shooting sam's more complex scene I wanted the person who was being confronted to be in a warm
situation with friends and then go outside to a climate changed atmosphere where it was cold and
spacious to show the di!erence. I felt these shots had pros and cons in the fact it was outside so the
sound wasn't the clearest, the canteen could have background noise. With the elevator there were
loads of entrances and exits for ransoms to walk through so we needed a lot more crew to control the
noise. Also being in a small space we couldn't get all of the crew in so not everyone could do their jobs.
I liked the shots we took and I felt that my clear vision communicating with the crew was clear and
e"cient.
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Quiz:
I have really been trying and and researching and writing my own pack so that its helps and I did won
the quiz and I was proud of myself but there were things that I didn't know that other actors
answered.
Scenes:
#Erol:
#Wolf of Wall Street
Nice performance but unrealistic sense rio
Mathew animated and dynamic performance
Slightly over animated with hands
Leonardo very expressive facially
Reactions natural and smooth believe able
Love breaking into song.
There's potential for it to be a musical really extravagant
Could equally be theatre as film.
#Godfather:
To much business in the scene
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Talking in di!erent language hard to keep up with
Al panco's performance is great still capturvating
Other actor too animated not believe able a lot of facial movement
He casually walks out
You can see the intense look in his eyes and see what he is thinking
Not for theatre, could be more of a cluedo
For me this film is very boring and it drags
Scene suits film more than theatre
Sam:
#grand Torino
Not believed lie acting from the other actors
Clint east wood has a nice gravel voice
Still performance
Dark humour Funny
Tension didn't build up in the scene due to music and reactions
More film camera performance because it's still and in the moment
Not so theatrical for theatre but the story line could be,
#dead poets society
Robin Williams is very animated for his performance
Toby as the character is very nervous and his performance as an actor is believeable
Love the situation
Camera angles and the motion
Both actors working together to decliner tension in the scene and broke it at the end
Could be potentially a great theatre show
Haven't seen the whole film but just from that one scene
Animated characters could be shown in theatre.
Filming:
Scene 4: Levi and Amber // Sam and Lewis
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Make up
Scene 5 charley and Daniella // Levi and Amber
Camera operator
Scene 6: Erol and Lewis // Daniella and charley
First AD
I thought that the locations for Levi and ambers scene were too similar in terms of they are big and
bright lit locations because they have the same feel with what situations the characters we in. The pub
feel came across more soap opera like. I didn't know I was props as well as make up this wasn't made
clear to me. I thought the takes ran smoothly, it wasn't clear to me who was the first AD and it was all
very rushed. I was filming documentary at this time so I was concentrating on that as well.
When it came to charley's scene in the car, I was really happy to be elected as camera operator
because I haven't done this since the first shot we ever took and I really wanted to test out what I've
learnt so far. I thought I really went to the extreme with getting into small spaces as I tall person and
took a risk with the shot we were taking. I think the panning in shoot was smooth and better to when
I've previously done it as well, I feel it's
because I'm more knowledgeable for how to
manipulate the tripod. I felt that it was great to
get more quirky shots of Daniella with the
BCU because we haven't done a shot like this
before and I felt it tested me as an operator
and the focus I felt was sharp throughout alltakes. With the close up I kept zooming so I
got all of Daniella's face in but I didn't know if
I was doing it too much and if it was
noticeable. I really liked shooting this and the
contrast between the situations of bright light
in an open space with charley to a warmly light
enclosed place with Daniella who was the most
nervous out of the two characters. I can imagine how it could be edited.
I was elected the oust AD for Lewis and erol's scene and I quite liked this role and after us saying whowe liked in what role and most people said, Erol as first AD because he was warm and friendly but
assertive. I really wanted to put this into action, I felt that I was more friendly and joking with the
crew and actors and I felt I was assertive more so than when I was the first AD on the last stick and
stones, I was more one of the crew than bossing them around and just asking if they are alright all the
time. I felt that the scenes took place in similar venues and had the same feel.
What roles we have liked?
DOP // Director // Camera Operator
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I think all these roles for me intertwine and I really like the responsibilities and their vision bring to
the overall piece. I really like having the creative eye as the DOP I know what shot to go in for and as
the director it's the bigger picture with the actors as well and the camera operator is the person who
puts it into action therefore these are the roles. Saying this I haven't liked everyone role I have been
in such as contuinity because I think I have an eye for attention to detail, I don't mind make up but
I'm not that type of person and sound I'm not keen on.
Whose performance have you liked and why?
Everyone in the company have had moments where I have believed them and their performances can
be naturalistic, but Daniellaand Amberfor me have been the two performers that I have liked most
scenes they have been in; both have a warming presence on camera. I think Daniella's style as a
screen actor is more theatrical and I can tell she is a character and I think that's what I like and is all
the scenes I've watched she has improved and brought a nice sense of honesty to her performance.
Amber however is the more natural actor who I can tell there is a character but it isn't as heightened
as Daniella's style of performance and this is also why I think Amber is great because the camera picksup her face and her eyes especially I feel tell the story.
Who in what crew role has been the best?
Levi as camera operator because he knows what he is doing, he has a real eye as DOP and
communicates his shot well with the crew and director. He has a steady hand when filming as well as
being quick on the camera.
What was said about me:
Levi and Amber both said they liked me as a directorial role because I was assertive I know what Iwanted and that was communicated to all the crew and I had a clear vision and was descriptive with
the shots I wanted.
Daniella said my acting performance when I was wi her that I made her feel comfortable in the shot
and that because I was in it it helped her. Daniella also said that watching the rushes back she could
see a lot in my eyes and thought I had a really honest performance.
Rushes:
Scene. Actors. Roles
1. Harriet and Connor Continuity
Camera jogging. Lots of blinking. Slow with the camera. Take two not great slow, not believeable.
Slate 2 continuity good but not with the locker. Take two went out of shot, not useable. Take three
thinking about lines to much, scarf didn't go on well.
1b
Jogging with the camera, thinking about lines, not dynamic. Not taking a moment believable at the
beginning. Slate 4, just saying the lines, not great more focusing on the computer. Close up nice. Taketwo angle o!more head than chin. Take three boom in shoot.
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2. Alex and Julia. Actor
Boom in shoot, not naturalistic waking up. More naturalising performance. Light not right for shot.
Nice reacting.
2b
Hu"ng before cues, reacting but blinking a lot. Nice camera angel. Slate 2 nice reaction at the end,
not pu"ng but not as natural in performance. Lots of darting eyes. Blinking a lot. Take 3, alright
acting but not dynamic enough in the voice.
Gav notes:
Mid shot was an ugly shot, angled wrong. Not bad performance, better in the close up. Striking eyes.
Stop the robotic dialogue. More takes would have freed it up.
Gav: Don't see your eyes we don't see what going on
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Rushes:
3. Sam and Lewis. Director
Boom in shot. Hand break on. Not in focus. Sound really loud and sharp on take two. Better in focus.
Not believable in reactions. Pick up slate 9, loud sound. Sam went out of shot but Amber saved it. No
believable. Sam looked at the camera. Boom in shot. Whispering not realistic. Reflection. Take threebest shot.
3b
Sound really sharp!!!!!! Background noise. Not useable. Take two use. Nice close up. Sound rubbish.
Lewis believable. Reacts not natural. Use take one. More believable with Lewis reactions second take,
eyes not looking up don't get the eyes.
Gavin Notes
Good editing, good shots for Amber, Sam was heightened on the first take. Nice walking out thecanteen. Connor sound was bad. Good intention behind the eyes Sam but was a little heavy. Nice shot
walking into the elevator, moments that were believable with Lewis. Pretty good scene.
4. Amber and Levi. Make up
Background noise. Sound really sharp. Lighting not great. Nice shot. Amber nice performance but
think she is right went to not natural. Sound on slamming the phone down. Not in the centre of shot
on close up. Nice lighting on ambers head should have turned around more. Amber phone can see it's
not phone.
4b
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Camera jog, boom in shot. Levi's performance was nice, natural but a little forced. Not natural
suddenly going slow, continuity. Take two better than take one. Close up more a MCU. Second shot of
Levi close up better, nice performance. Both shots in a big place.
5. Charley and Daniella. Camera operator
Nice shot, little joggy but camera was in the car. Exterior shot. Okay a little joggy. Sound a little sharp
in close up. Can't use! Just rushing lines, over the top. Aggressive. Charley harsh bright light in an
massive outdoor area that was opposite to Daniella and suited their scenario.
5b
Can't use close up shot. The phone screen. Take two alright. It not great. Phone home page still in
shot for other close up. The close up on the lips was nice but on the lips the BCU Daniella went out
of shot near the end. More quirky shots than charleys plain shots. The lighting was nice with Daniella
being closed in and warm.
Gavin Notes:
Nice car shot, good use of shots. Master shot of driving in nice. Both actors you don't have do rush.
Too loud in the car with sound. Interesting shots of Daniella. Last close with zooming is nice. On the
whole really interesting, like the whole shot inside the piece.
6. Erol and Lewis. First AD
Nice Leo's reacting to shuttle bus. Camera alright
not too joggy. Getting to mid shot too much
background. Look like Lewis looked into thecamera. Not natural talking. Sound hear banging.
Better close up not but a lot of top of the head.
Aeroplane in shot, should have put on hold. Take
three best close up shot but sound ruined see Lewis
eyes. Camera jogging. Can use take 4. Take five the
best shot, better performance form Lewis but too
aggressive at the end.
6b
Can't use birds eye view shot not in focus. Not a good close up loosing the chin. Nice following but
cut the edit for the close up zooming in too sharp. Boom shadow on the face. Not all of Erol in shot.
Take no useable really bad zooming, more like a BCU. Rushing dialogue Erol and not believable.
Live Recording Ideas:
! Julia and Sam: impractical jokers theme. Prank
! Lewis and Charley: celebrity juice
! Connor: graham norton show. Interview
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! Harriet: interview like strictly
! Alex, Amber and Levi: news / weather / break news
! Erol: quiz // documentary
Want - 2- Scenes:
! Alex, Harriet and Daniella: action film running don't know whether to write it. Bond girls, Charlie's
Angels
! Lewis, Sam, Erol and charley: goodfellas, I'm a clown scene.
! Daniella: children in need. Interview
Quiz:
I was team captain and this was so much fun and I think it is such a good and creative but fun way to
revise as well. I think we are a competitive company so there was some rivalry but my team won and
it's because we worked as a good team and trusted each other as well as knowing the answers and
being descriptive. Personally some of the other groups answers I would have marked them down on
compared to the detail we gave but I really enjoyed myself and winning was just a bonus!!!!
Panel Technique:
Who are you
What have you do
Why do you want to do theatre
What theatre have you seen recently
Walking Into the Room:
Personally i feel I am comfortable in the room anywhere
but I prefer the just o!centre, when we first walked into
the room I acknowledgeable I like being seen but having
people in front of me to look and and support behind me. I
feel that this was useful to feel how we feel comfortable
and know what we can go out of our comfort zones when
we go to the audition panels. I felt we could have sped up
this process as we were supposed to be focusing on
audition technique and for me this was helpful but something that can take 15 minutes at the most, I
want to know how I come across in a real life audition. I could see when someone was uncomfortable
and some people were shu&
ing but me I felt grounded and centred.
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Action Plan:
- be more loyal
- Keep to time limits
- Be professional- Revise
- Do something individually